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The Casualty Ward Rd 6

Round Six

Returned from Injury into Round 6:

Cheslin Kolbe (Stormers) – looked good after returning from an ankle injury. He not only played a hand in a try but he also made a try saving tackle.
Jano Vermaak (Stormers) – failed to make an impact on his return from a calf injury due to a concussion.James Lowe (Chiefs) – jumped straight back into action after being rested with back pains in round 4 and a bye in round 5, gaining over 100 run metres.Michael Leitch (Chiefs) – returned from a bye and 1 week ban, however he failed to impress.

Likely Back This Week:

Hanro Liebenberg (Bulls) –has been declared fit to replace the injured Arno Botha at number 8.Sef Fa’agase (Reds)Izack Rodda (Reds) – Ankle injury.Liam Squire (Highlanders) – is a chance to play having missed a month with a knee injury.Sonny Bill Williams (Blues) – Ruptured Achilles. Could return as early as this week, at worst after the bye (round 10)Ben Smith (Highlanders) – is likely to recover from a hamstring strain.Dane Coles (Hurricanes) – rested as a precaution due to knee bruisingVaea Fafita (Hurricanes) – Likely to return this week.Toni Pulu (Chiefs) – Hamstring injury in rd 4. Named in touring squad.Ben McCalman (Force)- will need to pass a fitness test on his thumb if he is to play in round 7.Lionel Mapoe (Lions) – failed fitness test to play last week.Harumichi Tatekawa (Sunwolves) – Knock on the knee. Expected to return this week.

ARGENTINA/JAPAN
Thomas Lavanini (Jaguares) – ACL reconstruction – expected back 9 months post op (June), although their medical team was targeting March (Take what the Jaguares medical staff say with a grain of salt!)Juan Manuel Leguizamón (Jaguares) – Knee Ligament Damage. Hoping for a return any week now.Manuel Montero (Jaguares) – Was expected to return in round 3, should be back any week.Keita Inagaki (Sunwolves) – This man is a myth! I assume he is coming back from a shoulder injury but that is going off nothing more than his twitter account!